By Danong and 1970s Gooner
Last week, Arsenal ran riot in Eindhoven, smashing seven past PSV in a dominant 7-1 victory during the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash.
Many believe that resounding win has all but secured the North Londoners a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. It would take nothing short of a miracle for PSV to overturn a six-goal deficit and send the Gunners crashing out of Europe.
For Arsenal, this second leg may feel like a dead rubber, with little need to over-commit. Mikel Arteta could seize the chance to rest some of his key players ahead of a crucial London derby this Sunday.
What to expect from Arsenal’s line-up against PSV?
Arteta may choose to rotate heavily, giving some players a well-earned breather.
David Raya, Gabriel, William Saliba, and Jurrien Timber (who has featured quite a bit lately) might be rested. Thomas Partey and Declan Rice may also sit this one out.
Neto seems likely to start between the sticks. Ben White could make his first start since returning from injury.
Neto seems likely to start between the sticks. Ben White could make his first start since returning from injury.
On his recovery, Arteta told the media: “Ben has been building up well after his surgery. We’ve been careful with his minutes, but now he’s in a good position to start.”
So, we might see a defensive line featuring White, Jakub Kiwior, Riccardo Calafiori, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. In midfield, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, and Martin Ødegaard could take charge.
As for the attack, we may see Raheem Sterling given a rare opportunity, Gabriel Martinelli finally leading the line, and Leandro Trossard wreaking havoc on the left flank.
Here’s how Arsenal could shape up against PSV:
Neto
White, Kiwior, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly
Jorginho, Merino, Ødegaard
Sterling, Martinelli, Trossard
It may look like a makeshift XI, but this line-up should have enough quality to deal with whatever PSV throws their way
On the other hand Arteta may decide to mix it up by providing some solidity in defence just to make sure that nothing extraordinary happens.
So in this case, Raya will start in goal with Saliba and Gabriel in the middle of the defence and Calafiori as a left back so that Myles Lewis Skelly is rested to start on Sunday against Chelsea. Ben White to start on the right.
Raya
White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis Skelly
Ødegaard, Jorginho, Merino,
Sterling, Martinelli, Trossard
Whatever team is selected it's important that we get a good win to bolster the players confidence for the games coming up.
So, we might see a defensive line featuring White, Jakub Kiwior, Riccardo Calafiori, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. In midfield, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, and Martin Ødegaard could take charge.
As for the attack, we may see Raheem Sterling given a rare opportunity, Gabriel Martinelli finally leading the line, and Leandro Trossard wreaking havoc on the left flank.
Here’s how Arsenal could shape up against PSV:
Neto
White, Kiwior, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly
Jorginho, Merino, Ødegaard
Sterling, Martinelli, Trossard
It may look like a makeshift XI, but this line-up should have enough quality to deal with whatever PSV throws their way
On the other hand Arteta may decide to mix it up by providing some solidity in defence just to make sure that nothing extraordinary happens.
So in this case, Raya will start in goal with Saliba and Gabriel in the middle of the defence and Calafiori as a left back so that Myles Lewis Skelly is rested to start on Sunday against Chelsea. Ben White to start on the right.
Raya
White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis Skelly
Ødegaard, Jorginho, Merino,
Sterling, Martinelli, Trossard
Whatever team is selected it's important that we get a good win to bolster the players confidence for the games coming up.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment